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Lightened-Up Queso Cheese Dip

January 5, 2015 by Maggie Jones 7 Comments

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Light and healthy queso cheese dip

This recipe is for the folks like me out there looking for a way to reconcile football playoff snacking with New Year’s healthy eating resolutions.

I originally posted this recipe last year but the pictures were embarrassingly gross-looking.  We needed a re-shoot to capture all the deliciousness of this super skinny variation of a game-day favorite.

This low-fat skinny cheese dip makes the perfect healthy football snack

Speaking of pictures – check out this beautiful grey background Brad made. He re-purposed a piece of white picket fence we took down as part of the remodel and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have a little more variety in our backdrops. Best husband ever!

Super skinny queso has only 60 calories per serving

But back to this awesome dip…

Queso is a pretty big deal around Chez Jones so having a lower calorie alternative is important.  Serve this at your Super Bowl party or with margaritas for Happy Hour at home.

Skinny queso

Be warned that the dip doesn’t reheat well and is best eaten immediately after it’s made.  Luckily, that’s not a problem given how quick and easy it is to make.

Skinny Queso Cheese Dip Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Serving Size: 1/4 cup

Calories per serving: 60

Fat per serving: 2.7g

Skinny Queso Cheese Dip Recipe

Ingredients

  • olive oil spray
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 large poblano pepper, diced
  • 1/2 c chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1-1/4 c non-fat milk
  • 3 tbs cornstarch
  • 7-oz reduced fat sharp cheddar, shredded (about 1 3/4 c)
  • 1 15-oz can no salt added diced roasted tomatoes with chiles, well drained (I use Muir Glen Organic)
  • 1 tsp group cumin
  • 1 tsp ground chipotle pepper
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbs fresh cilantro, chopped
  • squeeze of lime

Instructions

Whisk together 1/4 c milk and cornstarch in a small bowl or mug. Set aside.

Spray a large saucepan with oil and heat over medium heat. Add the onion and poblano and saute, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to become translucent, about 6-7 minutes.

Add the broth and remaining milk to the saucepan and simmer about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the cornstarch mixture and reduce heat to low. Stir quickly until the mixture has thickened, about 1 minute.

Stir in cheese and cook until melted, another 1-2 minutes.

Add well-drained tomatoes, spices, cilantro and lime. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 60
Fat: 2.7 g
Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
Trans Fat: 0.0 g
Cholesterol: 9 mg
Sodium: 226 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 5.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
Sugars: 2.2 g
Protein: 4.3 g
Weight Watchers Points: 1
Points Plus: 1

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Comments

  1. Sherri@The Well Floured Kitchen says

    January 6, 2015 at 7:18 am

    My husband is always painting new boards for me- love that you re-purposed the fence. This looks wonderful- I’m crazy for dips. I would even watch football just to eat it 🙂

    Reply
  2. Lauren says

    January 6, 2015 at 9:12 am

    What is a serving? 2 tablespoons? 1/2 cup?

    Reply
    • Maggie Jones says

      January 6, 2015 at 9:32 am

      Hi Lauren! A serving is 1/4 cup. Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Linda says

    January 10, 2015 at 6:53 pm

    I thought all recipes on here were suppose to be plain vegan–this cheese dip has cheddar cheese-and chicken broth,
    this is not vegan.

    Reply
    • Maggie Jones says

      January 10, 2015 at 7:50 pm

      Hi Linda,

      So sorry for the confusion! We’re not actually vegan although many of our recipes are free of animal products. You can find a collection of all the vegan or vegan-option recipes at http://www.homesweetjones.com/tag/vegan/

      Coincidentally, I spent the holidays working on a vegan queso recipe that I’m planning to shoot tomorrow and post next week. I hope it hits the spot for you.

      Reply
  4. Bgibbs says

    January 30, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    Could this be put into a crock pot to keep warm?

    Reply
    • Maggie Jones says

      January 31, 2016 at 10:38 am

      I haven’t tried it myself but I bet it will work. Will you let us know if you try it?

      Reply

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